What to Buy at a Japanese 7-Eleven Convenience Store
When thinking back on favorite experiences in a country, sometimes it’s not the big attractions that stand out in your memory so much as the unusual quirks. Which bring me …
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Souvenir shopping Kyoto, Japan. Why Japanese customer service is the world’s best.
Walk into the accessories section of any Japanese store and you will be floored by the trays of carefully arranged, high-quality hair pins, barrettes and costume jewelry, all sparkling enticingly …
Can a Foreign Tourist Rent or Buy a Kimono in Japan? Everything you need to know!
Most tourists planning a trip to Japan are familiar with the gorgeous Japanese tradition of wearing a kimono. In this article, I will try to address some common questions I …
Furoshiki souvenirs in Kyoto, Japan: some assembly required.
A Made in Japan Souvenir: Furoshiki Furoshiki cloths have a long tradition in Kyoto, dating back over a thousand years, and have always been a popular Japanese souvenir. The best …
The Japanese Art of Gift Wrapping– Why I Love Shopping in Japan
What did we say at every cash register in Japan? “Yes, gift please.” Linds and I quickly learned that uttering these three magic words at any Japanese shop meant the …
Kyoto, Arashiyama, Japan. A trifecta of scenery, sights and shopping.
Made in Japan Souvenirs– the perfect way to remember a perfect day trip to Arashiyama Arashiyama is a mountainous village on the outskirts of Kyoto, and is a perfect day …